1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R284 AAK
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 68,532 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R284 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 68,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R284 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (R284 AAK) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle PULLS TO THE LEFT (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle PULLS TO THE LEFT (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R284 AAK Mileage History
- 26/10/202235,366 mi
- 18/10/202340,567 mi+5,201 mi
- 24/10/202456,724 mi+16,157 mi
- 15/09/202568,521 mi+11,797 mi
- 03/07/202668,532 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 9,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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